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Background: 

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter. ICIC’s mission is to drive inclusive economic prosperity in under-resourced communities through innovative research and programs to create jobs, income, and wealth for local residents. At ICIC, you will work with talented, creative, and committed professionals in a collaborative culture dedicated to excellence and innovation.

 

Position Summary:

ICIC is seeking a high-performing intern who will work closely with senior research staff to support research projects on economic development and business growth issues in under-resourced communities. The dates for the internship are negotiable but will require 8 weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) work. This is a fully remote position.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in conducting primary research using surveys, interviews, and qualitative analysis.
  • Perform quantitative analysis with Excel and other data analysis software.
  • Compile and synthesize data and information from public and private sources, including literature reviews using secondary data sources.
  • Support management of databases and data sets.
  • Assist in the preparation of blog posts, reports, and presentation materials for external and internal audiences.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience conducting primary and secondary research.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with peers in a remote working environment.
  • Strong analytical skills, including some proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to work on projects independently.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn new quantitative or qualitative skills.

A successful candidate will be passionate about the work that we do at ICIC and have a desire to learn more about issues in public policy and economic development that affect residents of under-resourced communities. They will be comfortable working independently in a remote working environment while remaining flexible to shifting project priorities. 

Application Details:

The position will remain open until filled, but priority will be given to those who apply by March 24, 2025. Please submit a resume and cover letter through our external application page. Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to emails or messages on Handshake or other platforms.

Please note that this is a remote position open to candidates working from any of the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, and VA.

ICIC participates in E-Verify to confirm that all new hires are authorized to work in the U.S. Please see the Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster for more information.

ICIC is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender identity, family status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.